Cool Winter Date Activities

Make Sure These Alternative Winter Date Ideas Are On Your To-Do List

6. Burlesque Shows

There's something about burlesque and winter that go hand in hand. Maybe it's the traditionally dark and cosy lighting, or the retro-style party atmosphere. Or maybe it's the baubles hanging off those nipple tassels... But hey, perhaps all that raunch will make you both want to get home and tear each other's clothes off like cheap wrapping paper. La Soiree is back after its smash 2015 show while the London Cabaret Club offers burlesque-while-you-eat featuring stars from London’s West-End and original choreography.

7. Museums

Kind of like a wine tasting for the brain. It's easier to convince yourself to check out an exhibit you've been meaning to get to when everyone else is indoors, too. And over winter especially, expect the museums to be less crowded (suddenly, you'll be able to actually see the Rosetta Stone up close). Somerset House will have rotating must-see exhibits on all winter long and don't forget about the V&A's Friday Late nights.

8. Ice Skating

Cliche? Yes. Great winter date? Of course. No matter where you live in the UK, there's sure to be an ice skating rink nearby. What better excuse to grab onto one another than flailing around, limbs going in all directions? And, even if you don't skate, the rink is bound to be lit up and cosy, with fairy lights in the trees, hot apple cider stalls around the perimeter and loads of other couples that'll contaminate you with their romance, whether you like it or not. The one at Somerset House, Tower of London (yep, it's got one!) and the Natural History Museum are some of our favourites.

9. Christmas Markets

What better way to celebrate winter than by strolling around stuffing your face with festive specials? Bratwurst – check. Gingerbread – check. Mulled wine – check. Awkward pause? "Oh look, there's a guy dressed up as Santa!" Taken care of. While most of them are only opening mid-November, be sure to check out Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland and Southbank Centre's Christmas markets. Get to know each other the best way possible – through your stomachs.